Description
This Jalapeño Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread is cheesy, buttery, and just the right amount of spicy. Perfect for game days, holidays, or any time you want to impress guests with a warm, shareable appetizer.
Ingredients
1 round loaf sourdough or crusty bread
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2–3 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
2. Place the loaf on the baking sheet and cut into a grid pattern, slicing 1-inch squares but not cutting through the bottom.
3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, green onions, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff the shredded cheddar and jalapeño slices into the bread crevices.
5. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top and between the slices.
6. Wrap the loaf in foil and bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap and bake another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish with extra green onions or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
• To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking.
• For extra spice, keep jalapeño seeds or add crushed red pepper flakes.
• Swap cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg